Minnesota Twins vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks & Predictions
In Monday night's MLB action, the Minnesota Twins (74-62) are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Rays (67-69) in an intriguing American League matchup. Simeon Woods
Game outlook
In Monday night's MLB action, the Minnesota Twins (74-62) are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Rays (67-69) in an intriguing American League matchup. Simeon Woods Richardson will take the mound for the Twins, while Zack Littell will pitch for the Rays. The game is scheduled to start at 6:50 ET at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. The current betting line favors Tampa Bay at -105, with Minnesota opening at -110.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Twins -105 | Rays -105
Spread: Twins -1.5 (+155) | Rays +1.5 (-175)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 51%.
Minnesota Twins
The Twins are currently in the thick of the American League Central division title race, trailing the first-place Guardians by 3.5 games. Despite being seen as underdogs, Minnesota is still very much in contention. Their recent 4-3 win over the Blue Jays was led by a go-ahead three-run homer from Royce Lewis. Pitcher Griffin Jax earned the win in relief, while Jhoan Duran recorded his 20th save of the year. Simeon Woods Richardson will make his 24th start of the season, holding a 5-3 record with a 3.85 ERA. Minnesota's power ranking is 15, with a solid offensive ranking of 9 but a defense ranking of 17. They currently have a 74-62 record for the season.